Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake
User Reviews
4.8
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake
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An unbelievably cheesy, creamy lightened-up pasta bake that you can easily make ahead of time!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 diced tomatoes petite, drained
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese reduced fat
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
For the alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 evaporated milk 2%, 6-ounce can
- 1 ounce cream cheese light
- ¼ cup chicken broth or more, to taste
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- To make the alfredo sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more chicken broth as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes and alfredo sauce. Add pasta mixture to prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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4.8
81 reviews
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